Match report

Croatia Defeats Poland 1-0 in UEFA Nations League

Croatia
Croatia
1–0
FT
Poland
Poland
Sep 8, 2024

Croatia held off a determined Poland to secure a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League match, thanks to a goal from Luka Modrić. Despite facing a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, Croatia managed to maintain their lead, showcasing their resilience and tactical discipline.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Croatia 1-0 Poland
  • • Goal by Luka Modrić in the 52nd minute
  • • Croatia received three yellow cards (M. Kovačić, M. Pjaca, P. Sučić)
  • • Poland received one yellow card (J. Bednarek)
  • • Multiple substitutions for both teams in the second half
  • • Croatia maintained control and secured the win in a competitive match

Lineups

Croatia

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Livaković (G)
  • 6 J. Šutalo (D)
  • 5 D. Ćaleta-Car (D)
  • 4 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 20 M. Pjaca (M)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 13 P. Sučić (M)
  • 19 B. Sosa (M)
  • 22 I. Matanović (F)
  • 17 B. Petković (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 L. Sučić
  • 9 A. Kramarić
  • 11 A. Budimir
  • 15 M. Pašalić
  • 14 I. Perišić
  • 18 L. Ivanušec
  • 2 K. Jakić
  • 16 M. Baturina
  • 12 N. Labrović
  • 3 M. Pongračić
  • 23 D. Kotarski
  • 7 N. Moro

Poland

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Ł. Skorupski (G)
  • 13 J. Kamiński (D)
  • 4 S. Walukiewicz (D)
  • 5 J. Bednarek (D)
  • 3 P. Dawidowicz (D)
  • 21 N. Zalewski (D)
  • 7 K. Urbański (M)
  • 10 P. Zieliński (M)
  • 20 S. Szymański (M)
  • 16 M. Bogusz (F)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 J. Moder
  • 11 K. Świderski
  • 17 B. Slisz
  • 19 P. Frankowski
  • 6 J. Piotrowski
  • 23 K. Piątek
  • 15 T. Puchacz
  • 2 K. Piątkowski
  • 14 J. Kiwior
  • 18 B. Bereszyński
  • 22 B. Drągowski
  • 12 M. Bułka

Timeline

  1. Croatia
    2' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kovačić

    Foul

  2. Croatia
    14' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pjaca

    Foul

  3. Croatia
    40' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    P. Sucic

    Foul

  4. Poland
    44' Poland Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bednarek

    Foul

  5. Croatia
    46' Croatia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Sucic · On: L. Sucic
  6. Croatia
    52' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Modrić
  7. Poland
    62' Poland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Urbański · On: J. Moder
  8. Poland
    62' Poland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bogusz · On: K. Swiderski
  9. Poland
    62' Poland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Zielinski · On: B. Slisz
  10. Croatia
    68' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    B. Petković

    Foul

  11. Croatia
    69' Croatia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Petković · On: A. Kramaric
  12. Croatia
    69' Croatia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Matanovic · On: A. Budimir
  13. Croatia
    79' Croatia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: M. Pasalic
  14. Poland
    82' Poland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Kaminski · On: Przemysław Frankowski
  15. Poland
    86' Poland subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: J. Piotrowski
  16. Croatia
    90'+1 Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Budimir

    Foul

  17. Croatia
    90'+1 Croatia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Sosa · On: Ivan Perišić

Match Stats

Stat Croatia Poland
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 91% 87%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 11
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 619 409
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 6 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 5
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 563 356
Shots Inside Box 12 7
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 11 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Luka Modrić's goal in the 52nd minute gave Croatia the lead and crucial momentum
  • ▸ Croatia's substitutions and tactical adjustments in the second half helped to solidify their defensive structure and maintain the lead